World War I: Did Peace Lead To War?

The Treaty of Versailles was the origin of all the problems that occurred to ignite the WWII. The treaty of Versailles was originally done to spread peace between countries and cool down the aggression that was spreading all over Europe. The treaty was believed to be an

From the Treaty of Versailles, to the rise of Hitler, and the failure of the League of Nations, there were many causes that lead up to World War II. World War I left Germany with many shortfalls, thus leaving them in the hands of the Treaty of Versailles. Rather unfair of a Treaty, this left Germany once again looking for another way out. A country resented by many had no other choice but to feel optimistic toward Adolph Hitlers empty promises… making it substantially simple for him to gain power so quick. Throw in the Great Depression, and you have a vastly unstable world, which the Germans believed Hitler would lead them out of.

In 1914, Germany and Austria-Hungary allied against France, Britain, USA and Italy in World War 1. The war resulted in resentment towards the Germans. Woodrow Wilson, president of the United States, established a treaty that would bring everlasting peace. For the Germans however, the treaty served as a punishment, as they were required to accept the responsibility for causing all of the damage. Germany was angered by the treaty as they would have to pay for reparations and take responsibility for everything. Territorial losses, militarism, economic reparations and blame were all causes of World War II.

Everyone wants peace but it is not often that it is accomplished, especially between nations. Even though World War 1 was over, disputes between nations did not come to an end, but continued. The Treaty of Versailles was one of many attempts. It was a document that ended World War 1; however, it solely blamed Germany for the war and forced Germany to pay reparations. Furthermore, the treaty was also unfair because Germany did not even attend the meeting, Germany was blamed and humiliated, and they also had to pay everything.

On June, 28 1919, the Treaty of Versailles was signed. This treaty coupled with other factors, such as the Nazis rise to power in Germany, Europe’s policy of appeasement, and Germany’s invasion of Poland would lead to - and be direct causes of - World War II. In fact, when French military commander Marshal Foch heard of the signing of the Treaty of Versailles, her observed with extreme accuracy - “This is not Peace. It is an Armistice for 20 years.” (Churchill, 7)

The Treaty of Versailles was meant to prevent another devastating World War, but instead it gave rise to the Nazi party and started the Second World War. World War I was a deadly internationally battle that killed 10 million soldiers and seven million civilians, and wounded ten million more. Germany and Austria-Hungary fought against France, England, Russia, and the United States, and ultimately lost. After the war ended, the leaders of the world, except from Germany, met and formed the Treaty of Versailles, which was signed on June 28, 1919. This agreement was meant to prevent future German aggression through strict rules. In reality, it helped cause World War II by imposing territorial losses, military restrictions, economic reparation, and a War Guilt Clause.

The Treaty of Versailles was a major event in the 1920’s that was largely responsible for the events to follow, including the rise of Hitler and World War 2. Woodrow Wilson came up with a fourteen point plan of how to end the war with fairness and lasting peace. Germany was willing to accept the consequences because they trusted the treaty would be based off of Wilsons’ plan. Unfortunately for Germany and her allies, there were meetings with the four main allie leaders at Versailles to determine the final terms of the treaty without them. These men were determined to punish Germany, excluding Wilson, and hold them completely responsible for World War One. The consequences for Germany were unreasonable and unfair because Germany was not able

On January 22, 1917, Woodrow Wilson addressed the United States Senate appealing for a settlement of conflict for ‘peace without victors’. Unfortunately the Treaty of Versailles was signed by participating nations and could not end the hostilities that terrorized to destroy European Civilization. The Treaty of Versailles is one of the most important social and physical agreement or disagreements that help shape the European 20th century. The treaty was very important because it violated Wilson’s ideals. The Treaty of Versailles was the official end of the World War I and was ultimately the main reason that led to World War II.

Treaties are used to establish peace and agreement between different countries, however, in the case of The Treaty of Versailles, it had the opposite effect. It was signed on June 28th, 1919 by Germany and the Allies to put an end to the First World War. At this time it was unknown that it would actually be the factor that contributed to the beginning of the Second World War. The Treaty of Versailles greatly affected Germany’s economy by forcing them to pay reparations for all the damage that had been done during the war.

With the end of Great War in 1918, the world struggled to form a structure of peace that would avoid another world conflagration. It was anticipated that World War I would be “the war to end all wars.” President Woodrow Wilson was the primary leader to achieve this goal with his 14 Points making and keeping the peace in the world. Albeit the Treaty of Versailles amalgamated many of Wilson’s points, it struggled to be ratified in the Senate. The defeat of the Treaty of Versailles was largely due to the Senate and popular opposition of the treaty.

The treaty of Versailles harshness was one of the main causes for the outbreak of World War II. It began in 1919 when Lloyd George of England, Orlando of Italy, Clemenceau of France and Woodrow Wilson from the US met to discuss how Germany will pay for the devastation it cause in World War II. Woodrow Wilson wanted a treaty based on his 14-point hoping that this will bring peace to Europe. Georges Clemenceau

How did unfinished business in World War 1 cause World War 2 to exists? At the peace conference in Paris in 1919, Allied leaders state their desire to build a post-war world that would safeguard itself against future conflicts. The Versailles Treaty, signed on June 28, 1919, would not achieve this objective. Saddled with war guilt and heavy reparations and denied entrance into the League of Nations, Germany felt tricked into signing the treaty, having believed any peace would be a “peace without victory” as put forward by Wilson in his famous Fourteen Points speech of January 1918. As the years passed, hatred of the Versailles treaty and its authors settled into a smoldering resentment in Germany that would cause World War 2.

Given the option of peace or war there is an obvious choice. Do not be fooled because there is only a single way to obtain peace and that is to surrender. To appease those who oppose you and to want to live on your knees than die on your feet. This sort of idea is heard from many who are safe at home, eating dinner with their families and watching reality tv. Many things can pit countries against each other and those things can also push them to war. The slaughtering of thousands for the sake of materialistic desires is a disease that can numb the sense of morality. World War I was inevitable, there were smaller and weaker countries being taken over and Europe’s more powerful countries were divided between the Central Powers and the

Given the option between peace and war there is an obvious choice. We all would choose peace but there is only a single way to obtain peace and that is to surrender. To appease those who oppose you and to live on your knees rather than die on your feet. This sort of idea is heard from many who are safe at home, eating dinner with their families and watching reality tv. Many things can pit countries against each other and those things can also push them to war. The slaughtering of thousands for the sake of materialistic desires is a disease that can numb the sense of morality. World War I was inevitable, there were smaller and weaker countries being taken over and Europe’s more powerful countries were divided between the Central Powers and the Triple Entente.

Although a war has just occurred and created massive destruction,nations should try to constitute peace so that both combatants can still receive necessary supplies from each other. According to the Just War Doctrine after a war “The terms of peace must be made publicly by a legitimate authority, and a legitimate authority must accept the terms.”This means that after the war has taken place nations must if possible make peace and declare it publically. In World War 1 the war ended with a peace treaty was negotiated on the theoretical basis of a peace without annexations and reparations. After World War Ⅰ occurred , The Treaty of Versailles was created. Although it was not until March 3,1918 that the treaty was finally signed. The Treaty of